How to Pronounce "hit for six"
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈsɪks
HIT-fer-SIKS
hˈɪt/ /fˈɔː/ /sˈɪks
HIT-faw-SIKS
Definition
To shock, surprise, or upset someone very much, often unexpectedly. The phrase comes from cricket, meaning to be powerfully struck or affected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈsɪks
British English
hˈɪt/ /fˈɔː/ /sˈɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT-fer-SIKS
UK
HIT-faw-SIKS
Listen in Context
The news of her friend's illness hit for six.
He was hit for six by the sudden job loss.
The shocking result hit for six everyone at school.
When she heard the news, it really hit her for six and she needed time alone.